Loving Lately

Just thought I’d share a few things that we’ve been loving lately – they’re all random, but we love ’em anyway.

I just got this Thug Kitchen cookbook from my sweet friend all the way in Arizona! It was such a great birthday surprise to come home to after our trip to Dallas. I’ve already read the whole thing cover-to-cover (because I’m crazy like that), and I’ve got a ton of recipes I’m pumped to try. The authors are vegan, so there’s no meat or dairy in any of the recipes.

I’m planning on tweaking their recipes to match our lifestyle because I’m pretty sure if I tried to make Jon Boy eat vegan, he’d move us to a cattle ranch just to prove that he loves meat that much.

I loved this quote from Julia Child – a great reminder that cooking is all about learning and living and loving!

Major FYI – there’s a TON of cussing (if you couldn’t tell from the cover), but the authors do give great tips for cooking basics and nutritional info. It’s a great book for beginning cooks and seasoned pros alike.

So, I decided to finally be a big girl and get some lipstick-type-ish stuff. Normally, I’m just rockin’ the Burts Bees all day long (sometimes tinted) because of my years of fever blisters. I basically don’t have a lip line because the blisters seem to change the shape of my lips every time they come and go. To say the least, I’ve got sensitive lips, so finding good lip color that’s still good for my puckers has been tough.

I saw this on the Nord.com and had to order it. I LOVE what it does to my lips – they haven’t been peeling and flaking like normal PLUS the color stays on for a while and still looks natural. LOVE this stuff! I ordered these two colors, but I def will be ordering more soon.

I got this super sweet pineapple card from a sweet friend. I’m not big on birthday cards, but this little bit of joy brightened my day! If you don’t know my obsession with pineapples, click here to read more.

We stopped at Woody’s Smokehouse on the way back from Dallas and oohh myyy gerrrddd. We love this place! We always stock up on the pickled asparagus, green beans, and okra + the candied jalapeños. BUT I’m pretty sure we’re bringing a cooler next time so we can get some of the yummy smoked meat!

If you’re on 45 a lot between Dallas and Houston, definitely stop in Centerville to check out Woody’s. There’s one on both sides of the highway, so you can’t go wrong! Their sandwiches are so yummy and fresh, too!

We’re kind of in love with this White Truffle Olive Oil from Olive & Vine (in City Centre if you live in the Houston area). It takes roasted potatoes to a whole ‘notha level. Trust me.

Now that it’s officially fall, we got our pumpkins for the front porch! I can’t tell you how obsessed with this time of year that I am. I don’t know what it is about this season of pumpkins, leaves, football, and sweaters (or just longer sleeves if you’re in Houston). I’m definitely pumped for all the fall food though. #GimmeDatChili

Omg it’s all vegan? My bad- I thought it was just veggie centered, which now that I type that sounds and is vegan. Well, I’m eager to hear how some of the recipes turn out, hope that the recipes give you a great base to start. You are so good in the kitchen I know you’ll make some yummy great dishes! I love you! So so glad you had a great birthday best!